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Critical for a green future

Countries and companies around the world are scrambling to secure supplies of the metal that is fuelling the energy revolution

12 WAYS TO SCORE FREE MONEY

AS AUSTRALIANS BATTLE RISING LIVING COSTS, SOARING RENTS AND HOME LOAN INTEREST RATES THAT ARE THE HIGHEST IN A DECADE, PLENTY OF US COULD USE A BIT OF EXTRA CASH. GIVING YOUR BANK BALANCE A BOOST DOESN'T HAVE TO MEAN SLAVING AWAY AT A SECOND JOB OR SELLING A VITAL ORGAN. A WEALTH OF FREE MONEY IS AVAILABLE, AND SOME OF IT COULD BE HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT. WE LOOK AT 12 STRATEGIES TO HARVEST THE HONEY POT OF FREE CASH.

Ready to face the world

Dusting off your passport and suitcase is easy, but there's more to think about before your next jaunt overseas

Micro steps towards richer life

Grameen bank is like no other lender. After nearly half a century, the so-called \"bank for the poor\" is growing exponentially.

Game changers in an ageing world

Understanding the population trends of different countries is crucial for investors taking a long-term view

Dreams created in the lab

The search for a cure or treatment, with a low chance of a large return, is rather like prospecting for a precious metal

How scammers choose their victims

Vulnerable people who lose both their money and dignity can struggle to recover from the trauma

Retirees set for an income boost

With the minimum drawdown rate going back up, fund members with an account-based pension need to decide what to do with the extra money

Plug into some power relief

Make the most of the subsidies and deductions, with both federal and state governments trying to ease the energy bill pain

How to repay your mortgage faster

The days of super-low interest rates are well behind us, so it's more important than ever to reduce your debt as soon as possible

Harness the power of good habits

Whether it’s going for an early morning jog or saving money for a rainy day, it pays to make it part of your routine

Alternative paths to parenthood

Adoption and surrogacy are typically costly and time-consuming, but the results are worth the effort

Nail down all the details F08 0109

If you’re building a new home, it will save time, money and stress if you have checked all the paperwork first

Investing in the kids’ future

Pick four big global themes, invest in them regularly – and don’t touch anything for 20 years

10 ways to cut your tax bill

From writing off bad debts to boosting your tech, it’s not too late to maximise your savings

On a space mission

Potential upsizers need to consider the cost and logistics – and even whether an extension would be a better alternative

WHY YOU ONLY NEED $260K IN SUPER TO RETIRE

If you hit the right combination, where your nest egg combines with the full age pension, here’s how you can fund a comfortable retirement

At home in a watery world

Describes catching and tagging sharks as a job that now he can only really do himself. \"We can't farm it out to any of our students because of OH&S issues. It's like the old Space Cowboys movie where the old bastards are brought out of retirement.\" Gets fired up by the many environmental challenges he wants to tackle. The only thing that stops him is the weather.

When it's payday for investors

A regular, fully franked dividend from a strong company can be an important source of extra funds

Households flick the switch

Electrification is gaining ground as Australians turn away from gas, but assessing the financial benefits can be complicated

Zoom in on wealth creation

The children of the internet age could teach the rest of us a thing or two about investing

How to ride the tourism revival

With visitor numbers back up after the pandemic slump, there are opportunities for investors

Know your fees to avoid a rip-off

The costs can mount up over the years, so make sure you’re getting a decent investment return

Home buyers get another chance

More banks are set to become participating lenders in the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme from July 1

Property slowdown takes its toll

Facing tough market conditions and more competition at home, the e-conveyancer PEXA is pinning its hopes on overseas expansion

Inside the pathology love triangle

The ACL-Healius merger may or may not go ahead, but either way the future looks bright for Sonic, the third party in this affair

We're lucky to have strong banks

The US crisis shows what can happen when regulation is weak and cash reserves are inadequate

Fair go for low income earners

A modest change to a $500 tax offset would ensure everyone benefited equally

Building blocks of a portfolio

It pays to address the fundamental questions before diving into an investment

A basket brimming with goodies

Among a diverse bunch of businesses, quality needs to be a standout factor